Beer Life
Business & Economics Podcasts
Beer Life is a podcast chatting with the folks behind the beer in this collaborative and distinctly unique business. Jorden Foss, co-owner and operator of Steel & Oak Brewing Co. in New Westminster, British Columbia, hosts lively discussions exploring why people get into this industry in the first place, the trials and tribulations of running a brewery day to day, where beer has come from and where it might be going. Beer industry folks and fans alike will enjoy the candid, honest conversations about the everyday realities of living a Beer Life.
Location:
United States
Description:
Beer Life is a podcast chatting with the folks behind the beer in this collaborative and distinctly unique business. Jorden Foss, co-owner and operator of Steel & Oak Brewing Co. in New Westminster, British Columbia, hosts lively discussions exploring why people get into this industry in the first place, the trials and tribulations of running a brewery day to day, where beer has come from and where it might be going. Beer industry folks and fans alike will enjoy the candid, honest conversations about the everyday realities of living a Beer Life.
Language:
English
Website:
https://beerlife.podiant.co/
Episodes
Ep. 28 - Chris and Jonny from Small Gods plus Isaiah and Matt from Whistle Buoy
11/18/2022
In the 28th episode of Beer Life, Jorden chats with Chris Bjerrisgaard and Jonny Kostiuk from Small Gods in Sidney BC and Isaiah Archer and Matt West-Patrick from Whistle Buoy in Victoria.
They talk about Island Life, the Chicago Chubs, brewery theft, and lagering tanks in an underground parking garage.
Duration:01:38:14
Ep. 27 - Jamie Garbutt & Jorden Foss
6/22/2022
In the 27th episode of Beer Life, guest host Daniel Johnston talks to Jorden and his business partner Jamie Garbutt about S&O leading up to their 8th Anniversary Party.
Jorden misremembers facts, Jamie talks about puking in a trench drain, and they both reminisce about the past 8 years of Steel & Oak Brewing Co.
Duration:01:26:21
Ep. 26 - Tristan Stewart from Temporal Artisan Ales
6/8/2022
In the 26th episode of Beer Life, Jorden chats with Tristan Stewart from Temporal Artisan Ales.
They talk about the challenges of being a true one person operation and only making and selling barrel-aged beer.
Tristan also nerds out on Amburana barrels.
Duration:01:13:39
Ep. 25 - Iain Hill & Aaron Jonckheere from Strange Fellows
1/28/2022
In the 25th episode of Beer Life, Jorden kicks off 2022 with Iain Hill and Aaron Jonckheere from Strange Fellows Brewing in East Vancouver.
They talk about how Iain and Aaron met, how covid has changed how they do business, and why Jorden's dad helps pump up his bike tires.
Duration:01:19:40
Ep. 2 - Josh Vanderheide from Field House Brewing
7/3/2021
In the second episode of Beer Life we chat with Josh Vanderheide from Field House Brewing. Jorden and Josh talk a little about craft beer and a lot about Josh's unique approach to running his business the way he does.
Ep. 14 - Eric Moutal from Steel & Oak
7/3/2021
In the fourteenth episode of Beer Life we talk with the our own brewer and the most interesting man in BC beer, Eric Moutal. We talk about all the odd jobs he's had from operating a tannery in Zambia, working at Persian rug store in Melbourne, and now the oddest of them all, being the Head Brewer at S&O.
Ep. 20 - Tessa Gabiniewicz from Land & Sea
7/3/2021
In the twentieth episode of Beer Life Jorden talks with Tessa G from Land & Sea. Jorden & Tessa talk about all of her brewing gigs, living in small communities, and her experience brewing in the UK!
Ep. 4 - Jamie Garbutt from Steel & Oak Brewing Co.
7/3/2021
In the fourth episode of Beer Life we chat with Jamie Garbutt, co-owner of Steel & Oak Brewing Co. Jorden and Jamie talk about S&O's upcoming 5th anniversary and all the disasters Jamie caused in the weeks leading up to opening the brewery. They also discuss what the future holds for Steel & Oak!
EP. 21 - Ken Beattie with the BC Craft Brewers Guild
7/3/2021
In the twenty first episode of Beer Life Jorden talks with Ken Beattie from the BC Craft Brewers Guild. They chat about patios during COVID, hospitality markup, working for Molson Canadian, how the Guild started, and dealing with government information during the COVID pandemic.
Ep. 15 - Cody & Clay Allmin from Twin Sails
7/3/2021
In the fifteenth episode of Beer Life Jorden talks with Cody and Clay Allmin from Twin Sails Brewing Co. We talk about Roggen Weizen, which twin is the most popular, throwing up at Moody Ales, and why people get a King sized bed.
EP. 23 - Clete Hanson & Alex Jopson from Another Beer Co.
7/3/2021
In the 23rd Episode of Beer Life, Jorden chats with Clete Hanson and Alex Jopson of Another Beer Co. in New Westminster. They chat about growlers and flights, intellectual property, and what it's like to be the second best brewery in New West.
Ep. 18 - Darren Hollett from House of Funk
7/3/2021
In the eighteenth episode of Beer Life Jorden talks with Darren Hollett from House of Funk. Darren and Jorden talk about funk juice, exploding cans, home delivery, and North Point being attractive.
Ep. 6 - Chloe Smith from Townsite Brewing
7/3/2021
In the sixth episode of Beer Life we chat with Chloe Smith from Townsite Brewing in Powell River, BC. Jorden and Chloe talk about her start in Montreal where she met her husband and Townsite Brewmaster Cedric, their desicion to move to Powell River and open a craft brewery in a small community. We also discuss her work with the BC Craft Brewers Guild as well as the Canadian Guild and the current challenges the industry is facing.
EP. 22 - Bruce and Beer with Diversity in Brewing
7/3/2021
In the twenty second episode of Beer Life Jorden talks with Bruce And Beer from Diversity In Brewing. Jorden and Bruce chat about making Tasting Room's inclusive and the first steps you can make, the KPU scholarship for BIPOC applicants, Slacktivism, and Jorden rambles a lot.
Ep. 3 - Mike Coghill from Yellow Dog Brewing
7/3/2021
In the third episode of Beer Life we chat with Mike Coghill from Yellow Dog Brewing on Brewers Row in Port Moody. Jorden and Mike talk about why Mike stopped selling marked up Monster cables at Best Buy and why Jorden stopped selling phone books to both open up craft breweries in BC.
Ep. 17 - COVID-19 with Ben Coli from Dageraad and Adam Henderson from Superflux
7/3/2021
In the first episode of season 2 Jorden talks with past guests from Season 1, Ben Coli and Adam Henderson about COVID-19 and how it has affected the BC beer industry and other small businesses within our community. We cry, we laugh, we drink Marzen.
Ep. 9 - Leah Heneghan from Vancouver Craft Beer Week
7/3/2021
In the ninth episode of Beer Life we talk with Leah Heneghan from Vancouver Craft Beer Week. Jorden and Leah discuss VCBW and everything that goes into organizing such a massive event. They'll talk about how VCBW has evolved over the years and how it all got started 10 years ago. Also, Jorden asks how come some breweries continue to get kicked out.
Ep. 16 - Brent Mills from Four Winds
7/3/2021
In the sixteenth and final episode of Beer Life season 1 Jorden talks with Brent Mills from Four Winds Brewing. Jorden and Brent actually recorded episode 2 together but it was subsequently deleted. On this episode they talk about why.
Ep. 1 - Ben Coli from Dageraad Brewing
7/3/2021
In the very first episode of Beer Life we chat with Ben Coli from Dageraad Brewing. Ben tells us what being named 2018 Canadian Brewery Of The Year did for Dageraad over the last year and about how much his brewery friends made fun of him for it.
EP. 24 - Samantha Lindeman from Wildeye
7/3/2021
In the 24th Episode of Beer Life, Jorden chats with Samantha Lindeman of Wildeye. They chat about COVID, almost losing a brewhouse, and the fact that Sam is much younger and has more energy than Jorden.